2021 TOYOTA RAV4 battery

6708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and turn off the air con-
ditioning system, and then
stop the engine.
2 If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after
the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
WARNING
●Always wash your hands after
handling the battery support,
terminals, and other battery-
related parts.
●Do not allow child ren near the
battery.
■When replacing the battery
For information regarding battery
replacement, contact your Toyota
dealer.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper
cables, ensure that they do not
become entangled in the cooling
fan or engine drive belt.
If your vehicle over-
heats
The following may indicate
that your vehicle is over-
heating.
 The needle of the engine
coolant temperature gauge
( P.82, 85) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine
power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed
does not increase.)
 “Engine Coolant Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner’s Manual” is shown
on the multi-information dis-
play.
 Steam comes out from
under the hood.
Correction procedures

6809-1. Specifications
*: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact y our Toyota dealer.
Cooling system
Capacity*
Without engine oil
cooler7.3 qt. (6.9 L, 6.1 Imp. qt.)
With engine oil
cooler7.4 qt. (7.0 L, 6.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
 Similar high-quality ethylene gly-
col-based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO FC16HR-Q8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.
Electrical system (battery)
Specific voltage reading at
68°F (20°C):
12.3 V or higher
(Turn the engine switch to OFF and turn
on the high beam headlights for 30 sec-
onds.)
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
Charging ratesQuick charge15 A max.
Slow charge5 A max.

6959-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupant s in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride leveler s, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a ti re or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter o f the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacture r’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl e’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each ax le its share of the max-
imum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant
weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1
*
below), and dividing by two
Tire related termMeaning

7009-2. Customization
9-2.Customization
■Changing using the naviga-
tion/multimedia system
1 Press the “MENU” button.
2 Select “Setup” on the menu
screen and select “Vehicle”.
3 Select “Vehicle Customiza-
tion”.
Various setting can be changed.
Refer to the list o f settings that can
be changed for details.
■Changing using the multi-
information display
1 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
.
2 Press or of the meter
control switches, select the
item.
3 To switch the function on and
off, press to switch to the
desired setting. 4
To perform detailed setting of
functions that support
detailed settings, press and
hold and display the set-
ting screen.
The method of pe rforming detailed
setting differs for each screen.
Please refer to the advice sentence
displayed on the screen.
To go back to the p revious screen
or exit the customize mode, press
.
■When customizing using the
navigation/multimedia system
or multi-information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place,
apply the parking brake, and shift
the shift lever to P . Also, to prevent
battery discharge, leave the engine
running while customizing the fea-
tures.
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a vari-
ety of electronic features
that can be personalized to
suit your preferences. The
settings of these features
can be changed using the
multi-information display,
navigation/multimedia sys-
tem, or at your Toyota
dealer.
Customizing vehicle fea-
tures
WARNING
■During customization
As the engine needs to be operat-
ing during customi zation, ensure
that the vehicle is parked in a
place with adequate ventilation. In
a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases in cluding harmful
carbon monoxide (CO) may col-
lect and enter the vehicle. This
may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge,
ensure that the engine is running
while customizing features.

7129-3. Initialization
9-3.Initialization
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to “NAVIGATION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system
operation after such cases as the battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being performed on the vehicle:
List of the items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door*1
• After reconnecting or chang- ing the battery
• After changing a fuseP.124
Intuitive parking assist*1P.277
Parking Support Brake*1P.285
Power windows
• When functioning abnor- mally
P.158
Moon roof*1P.162
Panoramic moon roof*1P.165
Maintenance required
reminder message• After the maintenance is performedP.572
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
*1
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire
• After registering the ID codes
P.598
Toyota parking assist moni-
tor
*1• After reconnecting or chang-ing the battery
• After changing a fuseP.314
P.346
Panoramic view monitor*1, 2

726What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your keys or
mechanical keys, new genu-
ine keys or mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota
dealer. ( P.664)
 Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
If you lose your electronic
keys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer imme-
diately. ( P.664)
 Is the key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.613)
 Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
Is the engine switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn
the engine switch to OFF.
( P.199) 
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
Is the electronic key left inside
the vehicle?
When locking the doors,
make sure that you have the
electronic key on your person.
 The function may not operate
properly due to the condition
of the radio wave. ( P.105,
130)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the vehi-
cle when the lock is set. Open
the rear door from outside
and then unlock the child-pro-
tector lock. ( P.114)
 Is the shift lever in P?
( P.195)
 Is the battery discharged?
( P.666)
 Did you press the engine
If you have a problem,
check the following before
contacting your Toyota
dealer.
The doors cannot be
locked, unlocked, opened
or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be
locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be
opened
If you think something is
wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart
key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart key
system)

727What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
switch while firmly depress-
ing the brake pedal?
(P.196)
 Is the shift lever in P?
( P.196)
 Is the electronic key any-
where detectable inside the
vehicle? ( P.129)
 Is the steering wheel
unlocked? ( P.197)
 Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can
be started in a temporary
way. ( P.665)
 Is the battery discharged?
( P.666)
 Is the engine switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift
lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine switch
in ON ( P.202)
 Vehicles without smart key
system:
It is locked to prevent theft of
the vehicle if the key is
removed from the engine
switch. ( P.195)
 Vehicles with smart key sys- tem:
It is locked automatically to
prevent theft of the vehicle.
(
P.197)
 Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for
the one at the driver’s seat
cannot be operated if the win-
dow lock switch is pressed.
( P.160)
 The auto power off function
will be operated if the vehicle
is left in ACC or ON (the
engine is not running) for a
period of time. ( P.200)
 The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? ( 
P.645)
The parking brake indicator is
on
Is the parking br ake released?
( 
P.205)
Depending on the situation,
other types of warning buzzer
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel can-
not be turned after the
engine is stopped
The windows do not open
or close by operating the
power window switches
The engine switch is
turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart key
system)
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving

730Alphabetical Index
Audio button (Setup screen) ... ........... 384, 448
AUDIO button.......................... 379
Audio buttons overview......... 379
Audio settings ........................ 448
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem ......................................... 522Air conditioning filter ............. 608
Eco air conditioning mode .... 523
Automatic High Beam ............ 214
Automatic light control system ............................................... 212
Automatic transmission ........ 201 S mode ................................. 203
Auxiliary boxes ....................... 537
Average fuel consumption ...... 99
Average fuel economy ............. 91
Average vehicle speed ...... 93, 99
B
Back door ................................ 115 Hands Free Power Back Door........................................... 120
Power back door .................. 119
Wireless remote control ....... 119
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 619
Wattage ................................ 682
Battery Checking .............................. 587
If the vehicle battery is dis-charged .............................. 666
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 371
Replacing ............................. 668
Warning light ........................ 638
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 264 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 268
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function........................................... 270
Bluetooth
® button (Setup screen) ...................................384
Bluetooth
® details settings ...398
Bluetooth
® setup screen.......399
Connecting a Bluetooth
® device
...........................................399
Deleting a Bluetooth
® device401
Detailed settings screen .......403
Displaying the Bluetooth
® setup
screen.................................398
Editing the Bluetooth
® device
information..........................402
Registering a Bluetooth
® device
...........................................401
Bluetooth
® device information
...............................................402
Bluetooth
® hands-free system
...............................................471
Bluetooth
® phone message func-
tion .........................................482 Calling the message sender .485
Checking received messages ...........................................483
Displaying the message screen ...........................................482
Receiving a mess age ...........483
Replying to a message (dictation reply) ..................................484
Replying to a message (quick reply) ..................................485
Bottle holders .........................537
Brake Brake Hold ............................208
Fluid......................................585
Parking brake .......................205
Warning light ........................638
Brake assist ............................364
Brake Hold...............................208
Break-in tips ............................172
Brightness control Instrument panel light